Firmware Engineer

As our Firmware Engineer, you will support HID's success by:

• Design, develop, and optimise embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define system requirements and specifications.
• Implement and test firmware to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Optimise code for efficiency, speed, and memory usage.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues and provide effective solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  
  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team in Loughborough, UK.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in developing embedded software for microcontrollers and a strong passion for code and firmware architecture optimisation. A solid understanding of electronic circuits and key components is essential.,
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., SVN, Git).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
• An understanding of RFID would be an advantage.
Your Experience and Education include:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with firmware development tools and environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of electronic circuits and key components.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Design, develop, and optimise embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define system requirements and specifications.
• STM32 based designs / Microchip PIC based designs (legacy).
Why apply? Empowerment: You will work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (TSL®) is a leading manufacturer of high performance mobile RFID readers used to identify and track products, assets, data or personnel. For over two decades, TSL® has delivered innovative data capture solutions to major companies all around the world using a global network of distributors and system integrators. Specialist in-house teams design all aspects of the finished products and software ecosystems, including electronics, firmware, application development tools, RF design and injection mould tooling. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering high-quality products to our clients., HID Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it. When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.